I have the same toolbox for my engineering tools. Now retired I still keep my micrometers, calipers , drills and taps etc. which I often use on my home Warco mini lathe. It's great to see a good restoration. Well done.

@Instone09ine

16 күн бұрын

Thank you Sidney. I really enjoyed every minute of this restoration and it makes my day whenever someone comments. Have a great day!

How wonderful to see someone take the time to lovingly restore a piece of the past. We live in such a throw away society, it's heartening to know there are people with the knowledge and skills, and more importantly, the desire to do such beautiful work. 😊

@Instone09ine

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Lori I'm so glad you enjoyd watching, have a great day😊

I have one of these. It was my father’s, from the 1940’s and it was filled with old machinists tools. I repaired the broken bits, put in new felt and use it as a jewelry box. It is one of my most important possessions.

@reegee2729

4 жыл бұрын

I have one also

@lellavillanova7349

4 жыл бұрын

Tutto stupendo complimenti, tanta pazienza, attenzione 👍👍👍👍👍 ma con i sotto titoli.

@markborder906

3 жыл бұрын

I have my fathers version of this, just differed in that the top pair of draws are deep, otherwise pretty much identical. I still keep many of the tools and bits and bobs in it he had. Used some, added some of my own. It’s very important to me as well.

@du1987de

3 жыл бұрын

I also have one I have inherited from my late Grandfather, it's in slightly worse condition than the one here but it should give me starting point to restore it myself. I can't believe this video showed up in my recommended completely by chance too!

@cobysx7701

3 жыл бұрын

Ur father will be proud and so should u 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

A thousand thumbs up for leaving The original decals 👍👍👍👍👍👍

@Instone09ine

3 жыл бұрын

I agree Omar let's have a thousand thumbs up for the labels😊😃

The important thing is you had fun doing it. Thanks for letting us watch.

@marcbolland6992

3 жыл бұрын

you just it all.. Enjoy your work!!

@imodern

3 жыл бұрын

No it isn't. That's the kind of thing you say to amateurs who paint antiques and destroy them in the process. This toolbox was properly restored and is now a valuable piece of equipment. It took skills and a lot of work, and I don't really care if it was fun or not.

I purchased one of these when I started my engineering apprenticeship, I still have it after 58 years.

@Instone09ine

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Alan lovely to hear you kept it close How much did you pay for it back then?😊

@ukzen9309

4 жыл бұрын

@@Instone09ine Mine is 42 years old and cost me £99 from Hughes and Homes

@geoffwheadon2897

3 жыл бұрын

We were given one along with a 0-1' micrometer and a 6" engineers steel ruler at the start of your apprenticeship, 16yrs old, 1975, apprentice toolmaker, it was your pride and joy. County Durham.

@geoffwheadon2897

3 жыл бұрын

@Uncle Eidolf uncle, I served my time as a apprenticeship toolmaker, which also included learning to be a craftsman at many trades, I ended up having the choice of being a toolmaker or a draughtsman, I became a blacksmith, then joined the army, 7 th Batt the Light Infantry at 24 yrs old, it was a hard time in the then depression, and I went to everybody's university, best regards mate, from County Durham.

@whatifitnt

3 жыл бұрын

Uncle Eidolf ? “real” ? ‘Real’ is if you can do the job well. Those who are taught by skilled craftsmen know just as much if not more than what we can learn in a university... what makes someone taught by apprenticeship not a ‘real’ engineer? A self taught motivated person often knows a lot more than an unmotivated person just warming a seat in sitting in a classroom listening to an instructor who doesn’t like their job and is tired of being there... just wondering.🤔

Beautifully finished restoration. May the tool box last another 200 years.

@Instone09ine

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Judith let’s hope it lasts that long 👍

I love the constant bickering over finishes we all prefer. We like what we like. Super shiny, slick, with heavy brushmarks? Heck of a look. Me? Rag application of danish oil over a couple of days. It's lazy, yet time consuming. All in all, that's some fine work. Thanks for sharing.

Wow, I have one of these. I was working on a building site and someone was going to throw this in a skip and I asked if I could have it...He said yeah sure. It was his Fathers who worked as an Aircraft Engineer. I now use it for storing Art materials. I may do a restoration on the box myself after watching this video.

@Instone09ine

4 жыл бұрын

That was one lucky find and rescue😊

no music, no power sander, love it. great work!!!

@Instone09ine

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it😊

Great Restoration ~ What a Beautifully Crafted box ~ Such attention to detail and Lovely Dovetailing ~ They took So Much Care in The Making~ You made it 'New' Again ~

@Instone09ine

3 жыл бұрын

Fiona C Hi thank you for your kind comment I hope you have a great day 😀

Love that you kept the little sign on drawer front.

Just a tip: this was originally assembled using hide glue which is resversible, and hence it could be repaired this time around as the joints failed saving the wood. By repairing it using polyurethane (gorilla glue) tbis will not be possible in the future as any failure in the future will cause damage to the wood Gorilla glue should not be used for joints such as this. Hide glue is the most suitable.

@Instone09ine

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steven good explanation .A few viewers have told me not to use gorilla glue but your’e the first to explain why hide glue is best ! 😀

@daveklein2826

2 жыл бұрын

LMAO who builds things thinking of failure? Glues today a far superior to the old glues

@bigsloppy3267

2 жыл бұрын

@@daveklein2826 same reason we have fuses. Setting up a point of failure that is easy to fix prevents irreparable damage somewhere else when something happens

@kathyk479

2 жыл бұрын

But with hide which is what was originally used! Your sticking to the original which is the idea of restoration !? Right? So the next time in the future it will be easier to restore if original marital are used. Also. An added feature that some antique restoration artist's do is add an explanation of when the item was restored by whom and what materials were used. So in the future this will make it much easier for future restores to do there job!

@fireballninja01

2 жыл бұрын

@@daveklein2826 “who builds things thinking of failure” somebody who knows what they’re doing

My grandfather was a machinist in Oswego NY early 1900s. He had a similar Gerstner chest I restored and still have. I’ve been a machinist all my life as well and still have it! It’s not just a trade you learn in prison anymore. Nice job!

@Instone09ine

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Eric thanks for sharing. So nice to hear you became a machinist too, it must be in the genes!

@ericschulze5641

2 жыл бұрын

Where'd he work Hunter Arms?

@Bluechip288

2 жыл бұрын

@@ericschulze5641 can’t be sure. I’d have to look into that. I should know that.

Again, absolutely gorgeous!

@Instone09ine

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony 😀

Bought this exact box with out the logo...at local flea market in 2000. Missing strap handle...but now seeing design may fab my own. Has same green felt cloth drawer liners...but apparently there was a green felt pad on the slide lock panel door... Did get a key made so it locks and latches the entire unit... Best special tools box I own. Pd 80$... great deal of the day. Thanks for putting something I treasure online to show off old school order. Can't be beat.(71 yrs and counting)

@Instone09ine

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. I have three of these now! One has a few bits missing so im looking out for a donor box for the missing slide in draw front. I agree they are great little projects! Good luck with yours.

I did one too! When my father in law passed away he had two that were going to be tossed into the dumpster. I took them out. I have only redone one so far. It made my husband so happy to have something of his fathers he thought was junk turned into a treasure.

@Instone09ine

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing such a lovely story😊

@JennsCorner777

3 жыл бұрын

Oh how awesome, you rock! I wish I had something of my father's, all I got were his genes and his engineering type mind.

I'm stressed as hell right now but this calmed me down for 15 minutes. The result is far more beautiful than I expected

Thank you , this was very enjoyable to watch . Excellent job and it turned out beautiful . My Dad was a machinist, I turned out to be a woodworker . When he retired I got one of his tool boxes just like this one and restored it and gave it back to him . Instead of the garage he kept it in the house till he died then my brother got it and lost it in his house fire. So glad for memories . Thanks for posting .

@Instone09ine

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony for the heart warming comment it’s very much appreciated have a great day regards Phil 😀

I think you did a great job restoring this piece! It will be ready for many more years of use.

@Instone09ine

16 күн бұрын

Bless you ! Thank you so much Sherri , it’s my pride and joy and sits in my desk ! Have a great day. 😀

Other than a couple lessons learned for leather work, this is an outstanding restoration. As for the leather handle, particularly the edges, a little wax and burnishing would go a long way. I gotta add. THANK YOU for lining up the knob screws horizontally. It’s the little things that go a long way with something like this.

@Instone09ine

4 жыл бұрын

Hi. i didn't expect any one to notice the screw thing! i will take the handle off and wax it as you suggest😊

I watch a couple of restoration channels, and it's really nice seeing this different perspective on restoration. Not to return it to immediately post manufacture condition, but holding onto some of that old story in it and just making it stable and functional again. Great work.

@Instone09ine

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for stopping by! I really appreciate your feedback 😊

What a lovely restoration. Beautiful! You're a life saver for showing the products and process, for us beginners. Thank you!

@Instone09ine

3 жыл бұрын

That’s a very kind comment and much appreciated thank you 😊

I think you justified once more why you do it and again you return to this piece the class the the old objects have. Thank you to let me have a look of your excellent work. Keep doing what you do and always better beecause you love it.

@Instone09ine

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you Helia it's very kind of you to send such a nice message! I hope that you have a wonderful day regards Phil GB 😊

Old machinist box that's in pretty good shape for it's age. I see some people think you ruined history but these things are not that collectable and you made it look good again. Nice job. 40 years as a machinist and I've seen quite a few and most were in worse shape as they didn't hold up well in shops.

@ironmyno

4 жыл бұрын

@David curtis I have my grandfather's Gerstner box Looks just like the one in this video. He was a Tool Room machinist at Gunite Corporation in Rockford, Illinois. He retired in 1980 the box is old and to the handle gave way when we moved it and it dropped onto a concrete floor. Broke many parts including the case. It's full of cutting oil and cast iron dust. It's in bad shape. Thinking about doing something like this. For my dad.

@carlthor91

4 жыл бұрын

Iron Myno, Gerstner will rebuild it, for a price. Adam Booth had one done. Check out Abom79. Cheers guys

Beautiful decoration! Especially the care in leaving the labels as they were...Brilliant ! Thank you for sharing your handiwork.

@Instone09ine

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@machinistmikethetinkerer4827

4 жыл бұрын

Totally off topic but in reading comments about this outstanding piece I saw your screen name and almost lost my coffee. Had a good laugh thank you very much! Lol

@Instone09ine

4 жыл бұрын

My attempt at being more "down with the kids" your the first to comment on it 😉

That looks just like a tool box I bought at a government auction in the seventies for $25. What I didn't know when I bid on it, it was full of tools!

@Instone09ine

4 жыл бұрын

SCORE 😃

So nice to see something old restored and brought back to life instead of going to the dumpster. Bravo!

This is why I miss my dad. He would also restore furniture. Love what you’ve done with it.

@Instone09ine

4 жыл бұрын

That's very touching and thank you.

I'm a 70 yr old machinist. Nice job. Bring back history

@Instone09ine

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ray, thank you😊

This is such a beautiful restoration. You’ve given it new life! Well done. Thanks for sharing.

My late husband was a magician. He and his friends who were also magicians. Would have just loved this. In fact I remember him finding similar boxes and restoring them. You do beautiful work. Thank you for sharing

@Instone09ine

3 жыл бұрын

Carol it's lovely of you to share your memories, thank you and i hope you have a great day😊

I got one in the 70's and used it when I worked in a pattern shop. Still have it in my workshop.

I really like the fact that you left the original labels and were carefully working around them :)

i like restoring old stuff also and i am a beginner at it... wathcing people like you restore old things makes my day.. thanks..

@Instone09ine

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this very nice message you just made my day!

Absolutley gorgeous, your patience is at a level I can only dream of obtaining.

My dad made a case like this one when he was in his apprenticeship in the 1930’s. In his classes he went on to make the tools that are still in my brothers care to this day. As a little girl I was in awe of the micrometer and super accurate drills, chisels, rasps, planers, levels and many more. The toolbox is in great condition because he taught all of his seven children to revere well made tools.

@Instone09ine

4 жыл бұрын

That is such a sweet story thanks for sharing it Kathryn😊

Really beautiful restore. My honey is a retired Master machinist, who has two of these he has kept in beautiful condition.

@Instone09ine

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear from you Patricia, regards to you and your honey😊

@jamesmcinnis208

3 жыл бұрын

Isn't it "restoration"? Isn't "restore" a verb? English isn't my 1st language.

So patient with the sanding. 👍🏼

Wow, that is an incredible restoration. I can't imagine it was better when it was new. It's beautiful. If only we could do that for people.

@Instone09ine

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Glenda I could do with a bit of restoration on myself 😀

So satisfying to watch! Specially the wood stain bit haha! Looked perfect after!

I think that was a perfect restoration only because it will be preserved. I understand how some opinions can differ because some people might restore without a clear coat, but honestly that's probably for people who can easily just buy another one anytime they want. At least this will be around and won't fall apart.

@Ali-fq3nz

4 жыл бұрын

Nathan Mciver Well said! So many people are critical about what the guy has done but he’s done it to his taste and that’s all that matters.

@harleygould7255

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed on this will be around a whole lot longer. For what it's worth, there is NOTHING in Ikea that will last anywhere near as long as this tool box.

@imodern

3 жыл бұрын

@@harleygould7255 Some Ikea plastics will last about a thousand years longer.

Awesome work and the restoration is beautiful.

I've watched this 5 times now and it's absolutely beautiful.

@Instone09ine

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you i'm glad you like it 😊

I had a woodshop teacher who used to slap us silly if he caught us sanding without using a sanding block. I found myself ducking several times during this video. Nice job 👍

@Katrinagaming-en1os

4 жыл бұрын

L🤣L

I have one almost identical to this. The handle was different, though. Old, cracked leather. I wrapped the handle and lined the drawers in green velvet and it makes for a gorgeous jewelry box.

Really enjoyed this! Thanks for not putting annoying music on the video.

@Instone09ine

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Victoria thanks for the feedback😊

Nice job. And you even went to the trouble of aligning all the screws horizontally... Love it.

@Instone09ine

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching and commenting😊

I appreciate the care that went into this restoration, a job very well done. I did a similar restoration of some cabinets my dad had in his shop for 50 yrs. The cabinets originally came from a Kodak plant and were used to store film. My Dad had them gifted to him by a friend. Two cabinets with 8 drawers each, made of oak, dovetailed drawers. Dad used them for storing drill bits, screw drivers, various parts, nails, screws etc. They had been through a lot of abuse, including accidentally leaving a lit cutting torch next to the side of one on the cabinets resulting in a deep burn mark. When my Dad died they were left to me. I had them shipped from Colorado to Houston even though I knew the value of the cabinets was far less than the shipping charge. I stripped, sanded, repaired and refinished the cabinets and was very proud of the results. I used them for the same purpose Dad had, storage for shop items. But I didn't take on the project for that reason. I wanted to preserve something that my Dad valued and to use it they way that he did. Ironically, a few years after I finished he restoration, Hurricane Harvey hit Houston and my neighborhood was flooded with 7 feet of water. The cabinets were on the floor of my garage. I had some serious damage from that flood, but those cabinets were the only thing I truly regret not being able to salvage.

@Instone09ine

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ed thank you for sharing your wonderful story. Sorry about the sad ending though. Goodness me that must have been awful to have your home damaged in such a way! Kind regards Phil

Какая классная вещь. Похоже это дорожное бюро. Как мне нравятся такие вещи. Реставрация замечательная. Благодарю.

@Instone09ine

3 жыл бұрын

Спасибо, я так рада, что тебе нравится. Я использую его для хранения своих камер и гаджетов. Как приятно получить сообщение на русском языке! я надеюсь, что гугл переводчик делает хорошую работу. Хорошего дня

Liked your long explanation. The cabinet looks good as old! So glad you did not remove its character.

@Instone09ine

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Jill much appreciated 😀

What a great piece! So glad you saw it and saw it’s worth. Your hands were loving and skilled. Thank you for sharing your restoration!

@Instone09ine

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Shiela I’m so pleased you enjoyed it 😊

Nicely done. I have one of these tool boxes that I inherited from my grandfather. That I still use for my precision tools.

@Instone09ine

4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear Steve 👍

I really like how you lined all the screw slots horizontally in the drawer knobs!! Details.

@77777aol

4 жыл бұрын

The 'screw slots lined up' is reffered to as 'pub & club'. Don't ask me why but it shows great care and appreciation for craftsmanship.

@michaeltreadwell777

3 жыл бұрын

@@77777aol I was taught this at school 50 years ago - where screws are 'on show' line them up. I still do it today :-)

@77777aol

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaeltreadwell777 'Old school'; as they say ! Quality and care matter.

Well done. Glad you saved most of the original leather handle.

@Instone09ine

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks i was pretty pleased with how it turned out, not perfect i know! but it functions ok😊

WOW 😳 what a lucky 🍀 find... and a excellent restoration... Thanks 🙏🏻 for sharing

@Instone09ine

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching It's lovely to hear from you Tim 😊

I worked at smith and wesson years ago...the old timers had tool boxes like this...

You did a thorough and detailed job this. It is super easy to arm chair quarter back. I'm just simply amazed at all the detail you put into restoring it. It looked amazing

@Instone09ine

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Leslie. I'm Glad you enjoyed it! Much love to you and i hope your'e feeling well😊

WOW!!!!!!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE!!!!!!! the transformation you created!!!!!!! It is SO BEAUTIFUL now!!!!!!!

@Instone09ine

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Gina i hope you have a great day😊

I have a box very similar to this one (the drawer handles are not the same style) that was handed down to me. It belonged to my Great Grandfather and now I have a template on how to restore it. Thanks for posting it!

@Instone09ine

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike I’ve just restored another similar box and had great fun doing it ! Waxed it this time though. Thanks for watching I hope it goes well for you 👍

I applaud anyone who does such fine restoration such as this. Magnificent. The positive aspects of history and craftsmanship must be appreciated and treasured in order that people are inspired to build on such achievements.

@Instone09ine

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I agree. No matter how bad the shape or how modest they may seem, everything is worth saving 😊

Fantastic job looks great thanks for sharing and your time and skill Thank You. 🍺🍺👍👍😷

@Instone09ine

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Brian thank you. Nice to hear you enjoyed the film😊

I loooove these kind of videos, I deeply admire people who can do beautiful things with their hands

Excellent video! I have five of these chests, three wooden and two matal. I refinished two of the wooden chests. These are fun project which result in beautiful heirlooms.

@Instone09ine

2 жыл бұрын

I agree they are good fun Brian 😊

Lovely attention to detail with the flathead screws all facing the same direction. Top notch restoration. 👌🏻

@Instone09ine

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you😊

@77777aol

4 жыл бұрын

The 'screw slots lined up' is reffered to as 'pub & club'. Don't ask me why but it shows great care and appreciation for craftsmanship.

Wow-what a beautiful piece!! I’m not a machinist, but even I would love to have that piece. Great restoration work!! 🥰

@Instone09ine

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Kathleen 😊

Beautifully done! A very satisfying re-do.

@Instone09ine

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you😊

It does my heart good to watch you bring this lovely little writing chest back to its former beauty.❤

@Instone09ine

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for stopping by Jeannette glad you enjoyed it 😊

@jeannettesmith5492

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.😊

I'll bet that old box never thought it would one day become a piece of art.

Old school all the screw heads line up very nice

@Instone09ine

4 жыл бұрын

A joiner taught me that one Eamonn😉

@mikeoconnell4229

4 жыл бұрын

My electrical sub contractor aligns his screws vertically on all plates and fixtures. You can walk on a job and see weather he was there or not, 10 years later!

I so admire your talent and to be able to restore to it's former beauty,simply amazing. If only you could restore me. I truly enjoy watching your videos, thank you ..

@Instone09ine

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Lovely to hear that you enjoyed the videos, I wish i could restore myself too i'd start with my knees 😊

Absolutely beautiful!!!! Thank you for posting this deeply enjoyable master piece.

@Instone09ine

4 жыл бұрын

Wow that's so very kind of you Donald! Thank you😊

So many personal preferences out there . I would have used the same finish but my wife would want a ebony treatment the darker the better.

It now looks more like a jewelry box than a tool box! Really wonderful restoration.

@Instone09ine

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it does ! Have you seen my new steel tool box video? made for jewellry ! 😉

@essentialhandyman

2 жыл бұрын

@@Instone09ine not yet. Working my way through your back catalogue from the oldest videos first.

Awesome job! That box is definitely a keeper! I’m so jealous!!!

It‘s beautiful and I respect the huge work you‘ve done with passion. Great work.👍🏻

Очень достойный предмет получил прекрасную реставрацию,шикарно

@Instone09ine

4 жыл бұрын

Спасибо, я ценю ваш добрый комментарий.

IMHO the original owner would love what you've done with it and that someone cared enough to do it.

@Instone09ine

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Well done!!!! I love when people bring back to life old trinkets. Less waist and makes us take care of what we do have 😌

@Instone09ine

4 жыл бұрын

Very wise words indeed thank you😊

I am absolutely in love with this piece! Excellent job restoring its natural beauty.

@Instone09ine

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it Maureen thanks for stopping by😊

Классно сделал, ещё сто лет поработает! Nice work! It will be work one hundred years more!

Little trick for wooden drawer slides.. Rub a little paraffin/ candle wax on the slide to prevent the drawer catching, sticking or binding. Nice 👌 job, too.

@Instone09ine

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great tip 😊

@paullambert7840

3 жыл бұрын

I'm literally doing that today with some drawers that have become a bit squeaky or sticky...I'm using bee's wax.

Excellent restoration preserving the original characters.

@Instone09ine

3 жыл бұрын

Mirco Leo Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed it 😀

I also have one of these identical boxes. This brings back memories of when I restored mine. Thank you so much.

@Instone09ine

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Greg lovely to hear from you 😀

Not gonna lie, this thing is so beautiful that I shed a tear

@Instone09ine

4 жыл бұрын

This so lovely! You set me off when i read it😢 You silver tongued rascal😉

As an apprentice i made these, exactly the same , but in uk for Moore Nd Wright micrometers, still have one and a few drawers, timber was Samba or another name Limba same timber, hours on a combe jointer doing the end joints on the drawers, lovely cabinets, the one i still have my late mother used as a jewelery and odds and ends cabinet

@Instone09ine

4 жыл бұрын

wonderful story Leonard what year would this be?

@leonardmilner5774

4 жыл бұрын

I started as a five year apprentice in 1964 , as a wood machinest, the firm was Elvicta handtools at Crickhowell in Wales, we made mahogany inlaid boxes for micrometers for Starrets, rosewood and mahogany spirit levels for Rabone Chesterman and many sorts of boxes, all the rage at the time was kidney shaped mirrors set on an Afromosia frame with birch ply insert, the afromosia was evil stuff very hard and brittle and any splinters in your fingers immediately festered and hurt, i used many sorts of hardwoods including Teak and lignum vitae. The firm closed , but i had left and started and ran a joinery firm for 38 years, specialising in staircases. I still have a couple of machines in my barn and make the odd window,signs and oak bits as i need them. There is few things as rewarding as taking a nice piece of timber and making an item that will hopefully outlast you and give pleasure to all

@Instone09ine

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info! It's a fascinating bit of history. Afromosia would this be the wood made popular with 70s G Plan style furniture? i have one of those kidney mirror somewhere😊

@leonardmilner5774

4 жыл бұрын

@@Instone09ine yes it was a cheaper alternative to Teak, one of the other lines they did was mahogany boxes with lids to take the batteries on electric milk carts(remember them in uk)they were dovetailed on a Brookman dovetailer assembled and dipped in heated wax, Crompton Parkinson embossed on the sides

@peteb2

4 жыл бұрын

@@leonardmilner5774 and today you buy an expensive (eye wateringly so) specific tool it comes in a silly blow-molded plastic case way too big for it with rounded edges so it can only stack flat and takes up space.

Hi there, beautiful work 💕. I have 3 1920’s apprentice joiner boxes similar to this. I’ve been reading up on the best way to restore them without losing the character. Watching your beautiful restoration of your engineers box has given me some inspiration on how to tackle my restorations, so thank you so much 🤗💕🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@Instone09ine

3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant ! Sounds really interesting It's lovely to know your'e having a go yourself just wish i could see the before and after 😊

@freyallarganswald4746

3 жыл бұрын

Instone09ine do u have an email address? I would be delighted to send you pics of before, during and after their restoration. I’ve also got my dads joiners box which he custom made in the 1960’s. I’m actually using it tho as it’s still in great condition.

@Instone09ine

3 жыл бұрын

@@freyallarganswald4746 Yes Please that would be great so on my channel page you will see the about link my email is viewable there ! look forward to seeing the pics 😊

@freyallarganswald4746

3 жыл бұрын

Instone09ine thank you 🤗. I’ll definitely send u photos and updates and maybe you could give me some guidance 🤗

Exquisitely done! This is piece of heritage worth owning! 💫🎊🎉

@Instone09ine

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you it's my pride and joy😊

Конечный результат просто восхитителен👏👏👏!!!Рука не подымется складывать теперь в ящик инструменты!!!Моё сердце не выдержит😂

@Instone09ine

2 жыл бұрын

СПАСИБО, БОЛЬШЕ ЛЮБИМЫ, ЧТО ВЫ ЗАКОММЕНТИРОВАЛИ, Я ОЧЕНЬ ЛЕСТЕН, ЧТО КОРОБКА БОЛЬШЕ НЕ ИСПОЛЬЗУЕТСЯ ДЛЯ ИНСТРУМЕНТОВ, ЭТО СЛИШКОМ ХОРОШО! Извините, я оставил Caps Lock включенным! Не кричу прости 😂

i have never heard of Neslein brand. i've had Kennedy and Gerstner boxes in wood and steel. Nicely done.

@barbkeen1221

3 жыл бұрын

I have a Kennedy rolling tool chest, it's in two parts and solid steel and I b*tch to move. Guy retired from the local Ford plant and sold it in his yard sale and I paid far less than what it's worth.

Engineers wooden box restoration what a beautiful job love it well done ole buddy

@Instone09ine

4 жыл бұрын

Why thank you kind sir😊

@michaelbritton9778

4 жыл бұрын

@@Instone09ine that's ok young man

I've restored chairs,tables, even wooden screen doors. In my business i used a Dipping Tank. But the quality of your tool box is Outstanding !!

@Instone09ine

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

What a beauty. Shame everything seems to be throw away these days. I would love to find a box like this.

Greetings from Michigan in the States. Very nice results! I see you are nearing 900k views!! Best of luck reaching your goal of 1 million. Thanks also for sharing. Be safe and have a happy day!

@Instone09ine

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear from you John! Fingers crossed for the milestone mill views! Geetings from Nottingham in the U.K Have a wonderful day In the USA thanks for stopping by🗽😊

Excellent job ! I, too, have my Dad's box similar to yours. You have inspired me to clean it up a bit. Thank you.

@Instone09ine

3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful go for it😊

I love watching these restoration videos. Seeing things come back to its original beauty.

@Instone09ine

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy Roberta😊

Refreshing to see the care you are taking - John Ruskin, William Morris etc would be pleased. Wrap a lint free cloth/microfibre around the cotton wool - to make a ball, much better for applying the stain.

Looks good, I’ve got my dads set, very similar from napiers where he did his engineering apprenticeship, however unchanged

@kaybeth9181

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately my dad had all his tools nicked. He built them up from when he was an engineer in the Royal Navy in the 30's to the 60's. I remember when I was a kid looking at his tools and he would let me use them. I always hoped I would be able to have them at some point, but no, some nasty theif put an end to that and took the lot. Being a girl in the 60's/70's, girls cooked, cleaned and became seamstresses, secretaries and typists. I watched my dad at every opportunity and helped or watched him fix lots of things and my brother, 7 years older was a carpenter and did metal work at school. I cried my eyes out when I was told I couldn't take these as my chosen subject in senior school, because men did these subjects, girls became wives, mothers and ran the house! I swear, if I had been able to do these subjects my work life would have been much more enjoyable. I so should have been born a boy 😂 I try to fix anything I can because I enjoy bringing things back to life, be it old toys, electrical items, washing machines, cookers or furniture. Dad died late December 2019, 7 months shy of his 100th birthday. I'm glad he let me help him when I was a little kid though.

@updownstate

3 жыл бұрын

@@kaybeth9181 I was my father's helper and wanted more than anything to be a cabinetmaker. Unfortunately there were no apprenticeships available when I got out of school in 75 - oil embargo had shut down shops and factories all over the northeast US. Good luck as a girl getting in anyway. 62 now and good at a lot of things. I did build kitchen cabinets for a while and that was fun. Lead me to a router table and I'm good to go.

I just won one of these toolboxes at auction, almost identical to this one in about the same shape. Looks like I have a few weekends of entertainment ahead of me! Nice work. Beautiful result.

@Instone09ine

4 ай бұрын

Hi sounds like my kind of auction! Good luck and thanks for the compliment 😀👍

I think this was a really beautiful restoration. The time and care you took over the smallest details really shows how much you care for the past as well as how much you look forward to seeing the results in the future. really great

@Instone09ine

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I do enjoy my projects and i'm grateful you took the time to comment😊